Our Benevolent King – An Ode to Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Ramneet

Our Benevolent King His benevolence limitless. His benevolence ceaseless. His benevolence casteless. His benevolence from his heart. His benevolence touches every heart. His benevolence moves every heart. His benevolence prime. His benevolence sublime. His benevolence for time. His benevolence for everyone. His benevolence supreme one. His benevolence extreme one. His benevolence for the world. His […]

Our Benevolent King

His benevolence limitless.

His benevolence ceaseless.

His benevolence casteless.

His benevolence from his heart.

His benevolence touches every heart.

His benevolence moves every heart.

His benevolence prime.

His benevolence sublime.

His benevolence for time.

His benevolence for everyone.

His benevolence supreme one.

His benevolence extreme one.

His benevolence for the world.

His benevolence in the world.

His benevolence beyond the world.

His benevolence is the benefaction of Divine.

-Ramneet Kaur

Student of Akal Academy, Reethkheri Anmoldeep Singh cracks CA Exam with All India Rank 9

Anmoldeep Singh, a student of Akal Academy, Reethkheri has cracked the CA foundation and secured all rank 9. As per the records in school, he secured a perfect CGPA 10 in class X and was a school topper in commerce stream in Class XII. Currently he is pursuing BCOM from Bikram College of Commerce. School […]

Anmoldeep Singh, a student of Akal Academy, Reethkheri has cracked the CA foundation and secured all rank 9. As per the records in school, he secured a perfect CGPA 10 in class X and was a school topper in commerce stream in Class XII. Currently he is pursuing BCOM from Bikram College of Commerce. School principal honoured him for bringing laurels to the Sikh community and his institution!

Sacred Shrine where Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji meditated for 26 years, 9 months and 13 days

Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib is situated in the Baba Bakala town in Distt Amritsar. Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji mentioned “Baba Bakale” which the Sikhs at the time interpreted as meaning that the Guru’s successor was to be found at the town of Bakala, close to Amritsar. On other side Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana, a […]

Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib is situated in the Baba Bakala town in Distt Amritsar.

Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji mentioned “Baba Bakale” which the Sikhs at the time interpreted as meaning that the Guru’s successor was to be found at the town of Bakala, close to Amritsar.

On other side Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana, a banjara trader from Jhelum district was on his ship which was loaded with goods and was caught in storm, He prayed to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, for rescue and promised that he would pay 500 dinars to GURU SAHIB for charity.

With the grace of Akal Purakh, he safely landed to the port and as per his promise he came to Baba Bakala for donating the amount.

But reaching here he found several imposers posing them self as GURUS. He decided to offer 2 dinars to each of them. None of them questioned him about the promised amount.

But when he placed two dinars in front of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, GURU SAHIB said bhai sahib u had promised to pay 500 dinars and now you are paying only 2.

Listening to this, Bhai Makhan Singh climbed up to the roof and start whooping “GURU LADO RE, GURU LADO RE”.

Makhan Shah Lubana was the first to meet Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Ji and enchanted the phrase “Baba Bakale”.

Exceptional Feat! Soorma Sikh creates a record at the 101st half Mumbai marathon’19

At a time when young guns were panting for breath after completing their run, this Singh stood as an exception because of his joyous and ebullient nature. The man with 100 per cent blindness was a real exception and inspiration as he not only finished his race successfully, but also made a record by completing […]

At a time when young guns were panting for breath after completing their run, this Singh stood as an exception because of his joyous and ebullient nature.

The man with 100 per cent blindness was a real exception and inspiration as he not only finished his race successfully, but also made a record by completing his 101st half-marathon.

He is popularly known as ‘Sporty Sikh.’ After running 21 km, Amarjeet Chawla (63) was as joyful and energetic as he was before the race. He said, “I am happy that I successfully completed my 101st half marathon today. Now, if I get good trainers and sponsors, my target is to complete 151 such half marathons.” A resident of Kandivali, Chawla, lost his vision totally at the age of 40. He was suffering from low vision since childhood.

He started running only after he stepped in the 49th year of his age. “I am unable to see anything and thus, initially was denied permission to participate in such events. But I ensured that my blindness does not come in my way,” Singh said.

To overcome his ‘difficulty’ what others labelled it as he took help of an escort to run. “The white cane, which is commonly used by blind people, proved to be my companion.

Even if I run with help of escorts, I use this white cane.” “Both me and my escort hold the white cane, which acts as a steering wheel for us,” he added.

He is now a well-known name among athletes across India as he has participated in more than 266 such marathons. “I have covered the nation from all four directions. I have participated in marathons, held right from Chandigarh to Chennai and Surat to Kolkata,” he informed.

On Sunday’s marathon, he was assisted by Rahul Brahme, who has participated with the former in more than 30 marathons.

The true bargain of life is sharing one’s earning with the needy – Sakhi about Sacha Sauda

At the age of eighteen, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, was sent by his father Bhai Mehta Kalu Ji to the city to do business. His father was disappointed that Guru Sahib’s mind was not into farming and other worldly work, therefore, he thought perhaps engaging him in trade would firstly, be a good profitable profession, […]

At the age of eighteen, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, was sent by his father Bhai Mehta Kalu Ji to the city to do business. His father was disappointed that Guru Sahib’s mind was not into farming and other worldly work, therefore, he thought perhaps engaging him in trade would firstly, be a good profitable profession, and secondly his son would be happy all day talking to his clients about his business.

Thinking this way and choosing an auspicious day, he called Bhai Mardana Ji to accompany Guru Sahib. “What about Bhai Bala Ji? I heard from our Gurdwara Giani Ji that Bhai Bala Ji accompanied Guru Nanak Ji.” Historically there is no such character called “Bhai Bala Ji” who was the companion of Guru Nanak Sahib. Yes, I am sure there were many Bhai Balas. But there was no Bhai Bala Ji as described by “Sants,” “Babé,” or misguided parchaariks (preachers). There are historical sources from the times of Guru Nanak Ji, such as land records and local government writings, which includes the name of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, Bhai Mardana etc, however no Bhai Bala Ji. This article is not intended to be on the issue of Bhai Bala Ji, therefore I will not go deeper into the discussion.

Pita Kalu Ji gave twenty rupees to Bhai Mardana Ji and said, “Go with Nanak. Buy and bring some genuine goods by selling of which we may make profit. In this way if you make a profitable transaction, next time I will send you with more money to buy goods.”
Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana Ji started from Talwandi towards Choohar-khaana to purchase some merchandise. They had hardly gone ten or twelve miles from the village when they came across a village affected by disease, where the people were thirsty, hungry and sick due to lack of water and an outbreak of disease. Guru Nanak Sahib Ji said to Bhai Mardana Ji, “Father has asked us to carry out some profitable transaction. No bargain can be more truly profitable than to feed and clothe these naked and hungry children and adults. I cannot leave this true bargain. It is seldom that we get an opportunity to carry out some profitable transaction like this.” Guru Nanak took all the money from Bhai Mardana Ji and took it to the next nearest village dwelling, where he bought plentiful supply of food and brought water for the disease-ridden village. Guru Sahib invested the twenty rupees into what we today call “Langar.”

Someone reading this may be confused and thinking, “I was told by Giani Ji at the Gurdwara that Guru Nanak Sahib Ji fed hungry Sadhus (group of hermits) sitting in the jungle.” Why are we confused? If we read Gurbani, contemplate Gurbani, and understand our Guru, then how can we be possibly confused? The sad thing is that we have for too long relied on “Saadhs,” “Sants,” “Babé,” and ignorant parchaariks to tell us what Guru Ji says, what Guru Jis teaches, and how Guru Ji lived his life. We use little or no rationality or logic to verify whether what we are being told actually collates with the rest of history, with Gurbani or with facts! Yes, this is why we are confused.

The third saroop (body) of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji says:
ਇਸੁ ਭੇਖੈ ਥਾਵਹੁ ਗਿਰਹੋ ਭਲਾ ਜਿਥਹੁ ਕੋ ਵਰਸਾਇ ॥
“Instead of wearing these beggar’s robes, it is better to be a householder, and give to others.” (Vadhans, Ang 587, SGGS)

Guru Sahib tells us that instead of walking about like Sadhus, not working for a living and replying on handouts from begging from door to door, it is better to life as a householder who works for an honest living and then share with others. So why would Guru Nanak Sahib Ji support those people who don’t believe in working for a living, believe in relying on handouts, and not doing any sewa (selfless-service) of humanity?

Now let us look at the history of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and compare it to the distorted story of “Sacha-Sauda” where it is claimed Guru Sahib fed hungry “Sadhus”. One day Dasam Pita, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, was sitting with the Sangat and having a discussion. He stopped and asked, “I feel thirsty. Kindly can someone go and get me some water.” One Singh stood up and offered to go and get the glass of water. He was tall and handsome and looked as if he was the son of a wealthy home.

First of all the Singh washed his hands. Then he washed a glass. With great cleanliness and hygiene he brought forward a glass of water to Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

The all-knowing Guru Sahib asks him, “Have you ever given water to drink to anyone else?” He replies, “Maharaj, in our house we have a lot of servants and maids.” “That means you have never given your mother water to drink?” asked Guru Ji. “Maharaj!” He replies. “I haven’t even ever given my father something to drink. We have a lot of servants. Serving my parents water is on the side. I don’t even have to get water for myself, the servants do that for me.”

Satguru Guru Gobind Singh ji replies back, “If you have never ever given your mother water to drink, then I will remain thirsty, but I will not drink the water given to me by your hands.” Guru ji is thirsty but he gets the glass and places it to the side. “Oh innocent one, your mother and father are ‘rab da roop’, they are the image of Waheguroo. If you have never given water to your parents, then that is fine. I will then remain thirsty and not drink the water from your hands.”

The boy put his hands together and asked forgiveness from Guru Ji. “Satguru, I will now serve my parents from now. I made a mistake unknowingly and out of ignorance. Today I promise you, that from now on I will serve my mother and father.” Satguru Ji gave his blessings and said, “O Gursikh, if you do seva, then Guru Nanak Ji will fill your home with happiness.”

Does it make logical sense that Guru Gobind Singh Ji on one hand refuses to drink the water given by someone who has not done work with his hands, and on the other hand we claim Guru Nanak Sahib gave food and fed unemployed men who don’t believe in working with the hands or serving others. May God bless us all with wisdom.

Back to the factual story of “Sach Sauda.” As well as bringing food and water to the villagers, Bhai Mardana Ji and Guru Sahib brought clothes for with the money that was left. Taking leave from the villagers, they started back empty-handed.

When both reached near Talwandi, Guru Nanak said to Mardana Ji, ‘You go to the village alone, I shall sit at this well.” Bhai Mardana Ji went to the village and narrated the whole story to Pita Mehta Kalu Ji. He told him where Guru Nanak was sitting. Mehta Kalu was very angry that they had wasted money on feeding, clothing and taking care of needy people. Putting aside all work he took Bhai Mardana Ji along and started towards the well. Reaching the well, he caught hold of Guru Nanak and slapped Guru Sahib.

For Pita Mehta Kalu Ji, amassing of wealth was the only true bargain because in this world it is money which is the mark of nobility, it is the wealthy who is wise, only the rich are considered gentle, honest, pious and lovers of mankind. The means by which the money has been earned are of no consideration. Only those who make true transaction think about the ways and means.

At the place where the true bargain took place, Gurdwara Sacha Sauda Sahib is built. In current day Pakistan the Gurdwara Sacha Sauda is in the city of Farooqabad. On Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s gurpurb local Muslim residents were interviewed in Farooqabad. An elderly Muslim man narrated the story of Guru Nanak Sahib’s true bargain. The stories shared by the Muslim residents did not correlate with the distorted Sakhi (story) which we have been brought up with as a result of ignorance. An elderly Muslim man described the story as it is written in the article. Guru Sahib fed hungry and sick villagers, not unemployed, wandering Sadhus. He thanked Guru Sahib for saving his ancestors from sickness and coming to their aid. This is the foundation of Guru-Ka-Langar. Twenty rupees invested by Guru Nanak has led to Sikhs all over the world doing sewa of the needy, poor, sick and living the message of living in a household while sharing with others, as instructed by Guru Amar Das Ji.

Doing good to the people is the way of a Sikh. Sharing with the needy, makes the day of a Sikh. The true bargain of life is sharing one’s earning with the needy and helping in whatever way we can.

How faith of Bibi Santi & Bhai Pulla Ji rewarded by Guru Sahib

During the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib, there was a Sikh woman, Bibi Santi, who was married into a family in the village of Butala. Bibi Santi’s parents were Sikhs but due to circumstances, found herself married into a family that believed in Sakhi Sarvar (a Muslim Pir). Bibi Santi read Gurbani daily and had […]

During the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib, there was a Sikh woman, Bibi Santi, who was married into a family in the village of Butala. Bibi Santi’s parents were Sikhs but due to circumstances, found herself married into a family that believed in Sakhi Sarvar (a Muslim Pir). Bibi Santi read Gurbani daily and had a deep love for the Guru. Her mother-in-law however, could not tolerate this faith in Sikhi. Eventually, Bibi Santi was asked to leave the family’s house and was made to live in a hut outside. Bibi Santi was in a way happy that now she would be able to read Gurbani without anyone objecting. Slowly she was able to influence her husband through stories of the Guru and he too became a Sikh. After some time, a son was born to Bibi Santi who was named Pulla. The happiness in the small family was short lived however as Bibi Santi’s husband died quite suddenly.

Faith in Satguru Jee Bibi Santi did not lose her faith and kept walking on the path of Gurmat. She taught her son stories of the Guru and also Gurbani. Bhai Pulla too developed a love for the Guru and had a deep desire to one day have Guru Sahib’s darshan. He would ask his mother when Guru Sahib would come to them and Bibi Santi would reply, “Satguru jee is antarjami (all-knowing). Wherever his Sikhs remember him, he will certainly come to meet them.” Young Bhai Pulla now had a non-stop longing to cast his eyes on his Satguru. Bhai Pulla was convinced that Guru Sahib would come to him and so he wanted to be ready for the moment. Though he and his mother were very poor, he decided the best offering he could give to Guru Sahib was GuR (sugar-jaggery). Wherever he went, Bhai Pulla carried the guR with him, tied in a cloth, not knowing when Guru Sahib would hear his ardaas and give his darshan.

Bhai Pulla’s ardaas day and night bore fruit one day. Guru Sahib arrived in village Butala with some Sikhs. Most of the villagers were followers of Sakhi Sarvar and so no one paid Guru Sahib any respect. Guru Hargobind Sahib and his Sikhs however went directly to where Bhai Pulla was sitting and stopped their horse in front of him. Bhai Pulla recognized that his Satguru had finally come and was overjoyed. He remembered the guR he had tied in the cloth and began to fumble with the knot so he could offer it to Guru jee. Bhai Pulla tried, but could not open the long-tied knot. Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib cast his loving eye on his Sikh and said, “Pulla! Here, let me open your knots…” sathigur sikh kae ba(n)dhhan kaattai || gur kaa sikh bikaar thae haattai ||

What a blessing Guru Sahib gave to Bhai Pulla. What more could Bhai Pulla ask? Guru Sahib opened the knot and Bhai Pulla humbly placed the guR before Guru Sahib and bowed. Satguru jee then said, “Pulla! My Sikhs and I are hungry. Take us to your home and give us langar.” Bhai Pulla could not contain his happiness and quickly lead Guru jee and the Sikhs to his small home. Mata Santi upon seeing Sri Guru jee’s darshan, lost all awareness. Bhai Pulla shook his mother and said, “Guru Sahib wants to have langar. Prepare langar for him.” Villagers and the Langar The villagers of Butala were bitter and went on to their rooftops to see what was happening. They saw that Guru Sahib and his Sikhs were waiting for langar and began to laugh that Bibi Santi and Bhai Pulla who sometimes could not even manage one meal a day for themselves were now being asked to cook for so many. The villagers decided amongst themselves that no one would help the two Sikhs nor give them any loan to help buy rations for the langar. They would see the humiliating scene when Bibi Santi and Bhai Pulla would tell Guru Sahib that they could not make the langar and have the opportunity to laugh at them. Satguru Hargobind Sahib knew all and saw the crowds on their rooftops looking at them. Guru Sahib said to Bhai Pulla, “Pulla! Go invite all the villagers to have langar here as well today.” Bhai Pulla obeyed the hukam and went to all the villagers and asked them to come to their home for langar. The villagers laughed and said that today the humiliation would be double what they expected. The mother and son could hardly feed themselves let alone all the Sikhs and now all the villagers. The Miracle Guru Hargobind Sahib called Bhai Pulla and gave him two kerchiefs and told him to put one on the flour and one on the daal. Mata Santi should not look underneath them after that. Bibi Santi had prepared all the flour in the house for parshadas but it was still very little. There was also a little daal she had prepared. The two kerchiefs were placed on each and Bibi Santi began to prepare the parshadas while Bhai Pulla did the seva of distributing them. To their amazement, all the Sikhs and all the villagers had their fill of langar and still the parshadas and daal under Guru Sahib’s kerchiefs were not finishing. The villagers were awe-struck and fell at Guru Hargobind Sahib’s feet. They had wanted to see the humiliation of the two poor Sikhs but Guru Sahib had shown that he would never let his Sikhs be humiliated in such a way. The faith of the villagers in Sikhi was born that day and Bibi Santi and Bhai Pulla’s faith was rewarded

Hukam In Sikhi

We do actions every day. Whether our actions are good or bad is within our control, but the results of our actions is not in our control. Let me give you an example. You study hard for an exam. You start preparing six months before and work day and night with the intention to get […]

We do actions every day. Whether our actions are good or bad is within our control, but the results of our actions is not in our control.

Let me give you an example. You study hard for an exam. You start preparing six months before and work day and night with the intention to get good marks. The day of your exam you get some questions about a subject that requires you to think outside the box along with other questions about the content in the book in your syllabus. You finish the exam and expect to get good results. Finally the day you are going to get the results arrives. You see that you get a lower mark than you expected because the teacher valued the reflection questions more when she evaluated your exam.

Here is another example. You get a new job, and you like the work-environment at your new workplace. You work hard and get a lot of recognition from your clients and colleagues.You expect to be in this work for your whole life. However because the company cannot afford so many staff-members, they decide to fire half of the staff. You are therefore told by your boss that you have to quit the work and find another job.

In both of these situations your actions are good, but still the end result doesn’t seem the way you expected them to be.

When something bad happens to us, we usually start to think “why did this happen to me?” or “Did i deserve this?” This thinking causes pain and resentment. We start to blame the world around us – the situations, the people, the rules and regulations – as a reason for our pain.

Some months ago I heard a shabad that made me cry and touched my heart. I want to share two lines with you and try to describe what this shabad communicates to me.

“Kath ki putri kaha kare bapuri khilavanharo jaane. Jaisa bhek karave bazigar teso hi saaj aane” (SGGS, Ang 206) ~

“What can the poor wooden puppet do? The Master Puppeteer knows everything. As the Puppeteer dresses the puppet, so is the role the puppet plays.”

We are just playing our role in this game of life. We cannot see the bigger picture – only the Director of this game can see that. When we act in resentment and pain, we are actually going out of our role and trying to be the Director. We want everything to happen according to us. If it doesn’t happen, we act with pain and resentment.

This shabad conveys to me to have faith in hukam. To have faith that there is a bigger picture here which I can’t see. There is a reason that I didn’t get what I expected in this situation, but I cannot see that reason. When we start thinking like that, we are letting go of the pain and resentment before it touches us. We are accepting the hukam.

Whenever we face something bad in life, let us try to think that our thinking and vision is very narrow. Let us think that we can’t see the bigger picture – why this is happening to us. Resisting the hukam gives pain and resentment. Accepting the hukam gives bliss to our minds.

Harveen Kaur

YOU RESIDE IN MY HEART (A Poem on Guru Nanak Dev ji Maharaj)

You are my Sat guru- the true teacher. You are my true companion- with me all the time. You always show me the right path. You are the source of my strength and inspiration. A mere glance of You in my eyes gives me strength, courage and confidence to move forward and face the tough […]

You are my Sat guru- the true teacher.

You are my true companion- with me all the time.

You always show me the right path.

You are the source of my strength and inspiration.

A mere glance of You in my eyes

gives me strength, courage and confidence

to move forward and face the tough times.

You are my Sacha Patshah- the true king of my heart.

I cherish the immaculate gift of your Bani.

Your teachings are more than jewels and diamonds to me.

You showed us the path of love, tolerance, benevolence, honesty and humbleness.

You gave us the treasure of virtues and moral values.

You also taught us to stand for the right cause.

You gave us the right concept of worship to abandon all the rituals.

You inculcated the practice of Langar to help the needy people which is still flourishing.

You and Your Bani is eternal.

I am so blessed to be born in your Sikh family as one of your daughters.

I am so blessed that You are in my life and has transformed my life with your teachings.

I am so proud of You- my beloved Guruji.

– Ramneet Kaur

When Guru Gobind Singh Ji tested his Sikhs on their belief in Superstitions

Once a Brahmin came to Guru Gobind Singh ji and expressed his concern for the Guru, the Sikhs and the grim fate of the Sikh religion, in view of the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur ji along with three Sikhs (Bhai Dayal Dass ji, Bhai Mati Dass ji and Bhai […]

Once a Brahmin came to Guru Gobind Singh ji and expressed his concern for the Guru, the Sikhs and the grim fate of the Sikh religion, in view of the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur ji along with three Sikhs (Bhai Dayal Dass ji, Bhai Mati Dass ji and Bhai Satti Dass ji). The Brahmin further suggested that if the Guru donated some mustard oil and pure iron to Saturn (Shani devta), then Saturn may be pleased and good times may return for the Sikhs. The Guru apprised him of the rich and scientific Sikh philosophy that has no faith in superstitions, but on the insistence of the Brahmin and to test the Sikhs, he finally agreed to offer the mustard oil and pure iron.

The Brahmin was happy that the Guru had been finally convinced. On the way out, the Brahmin met some Sikhs and on being questioned, told them everything. The Sikhs immediately realized that the Guru in his wisdom, has set a test for them. So they took all the offerings from the Brahmin and told him to come to the presence of the Guru the next day. Next day, when the Sangat had assembled, the allknowing Guru asked a group of Sikhs on the appeal of the Brahmin, if they had to share anything with the Sangat. The Sikhs told the Guru that they had realized the test was being conducted by the Guru to examine the faith of the Sikhs in the Sikh philosophy, being taught to them since the last two centuries. Therefore, they took the offerings from the Brahmin, used the oil in the Guru ka Langar, and made Kara (iron bracelet) of the pure iron, which they were wearing then.

The Sikhs, according to the Sikh philosophy, have no faith in superstitions, planetary influences, holy or unholy days and in directions (East, West, North or South). The Guru expressed his happiness and blessed all the Sikhs with karas – in rejoicing for conquering the fear of superstitions. The kara, generally worn in the right hand, reminds the Sikh that his or her actions have to be fearless symbolizing Amrit. This is the symbol of Guru on the hand of action and therefore all actions are to be pure. The purity and strength of pure iron has to be reflected in every action of the Sikh.

Source- www.tuhitu.blogspot.com

“Guru Gobind Singh Ji was Born To Destroy Evil” says a Muslim Saint

That morning, when everyone else was doing NAMAAZ in the direction of MECCA,the pir made a deep and respectful bow towards East in the direction of Patna. His Muslim disciples were surprised on seeing this because muslims of India bow towards the west in the direction of Mecca. They asked the pir,the purpose of this […]

That morning, when everyone else was doing NAMAAZ in the direction of MECCA,the pir made a deep and respectful bow towards East in the direction of Patna. His Muslim disciples were surprised on seeing this because muslims of India bow towards the west in the direction of Mecca.

They asked the pir,the purpose of this strange act. The pir replied,” on this day, a beloved of God has been born who will be a saint and a soldier. He has taken birth to destroy evil,sin and falsehood.

Pir bhikham shah left for Patna with his disciples. Pir bhikham reached Guru’s house and sat down near the door. He told Mata Gujri that he had come from far off place to see the holy child of God.

Pir bought two earthen pots containing sweets.

He bought one pot from hindu’s shop and other from muslim ‘s shop.On seeing the child, the Pir respectfully made a deep bow, after he offered two pots containing sweets.

After placing both the pots containing sweets before Gobind Rai, the Pir sat down with folded hands and looking at the child, Gobind Rai placed his left hand on one of the pots and at the same time placed his right hand on the other pot.

The followers of the Pir had watched as the child touched both bowls at the same moment, but why had their Pir offered two bowls instead of one?
They asked their Pir why he had placed two bowls before the child.

The Pir explained that he wanted to know whether this holy child would favour the Hindus or the Muslims; he explained, “I had placed the pots of sweets before the child, thinking that if he put his hand on the pot of Sweets from the Hindu shop, he would favour the Hindus, but if he placed his hand on the pot of sweets from the Muslim shop he would favor the Muslims. But the holy child wisely touched both pots showing me that both the Hindus and Muslims are equally dear to him.